BIZ-EEEEE (including ginormous picspam!)

So, this past weekend was a whirlwind of activity. And I can't believe it's Wednesday night already.

I went with my friend LG to see Sex and the City for her birthday, followed by tapas. Aside from a couple of amusing lines, SatC was cringeworthy. So sad. And now I have a paella craving, after going to the tapas place.

On Saturday I went with some friends to a Jazz Age party and got to wear my flapper outfit. I also discovered my new favorite cocktail - the French 75. They had dance lessons early in the evening and I picked up two versions of the Charleston. Alas, my pictures came out too dark, but you can aaaalmost make out the two dancers/dance teachers ( dancing here )

and drfardook trying to take pictures while the red light ( EATS HIS BRAIN )

On Sunday elrina753 and I gorged on DW and Olive Garden and I introduced her to the Mighty Boosh. And then we were off to a BBQ at macbeemer's place where I ran into erratic0101 and OMGWTFBBQ jigglykat was there! Yay.

Then on Monday I finally got to watch the Time Traveler's Wife and OMG I CRIED AND CRIED AND CRIIIIIED. I also had a friend over for tea (PR), luckily before I watched the film!

PR asked me how I was doing, and I first responded with what I was doing (the list above!) and it got me thinking about what one references and communicates. I think keeping busy isn't just some sort of avoidance of empty space or unpleasant emotions for me (at least not at this point in my life). I have come to realize lately how much I need a work/life balance and the enjoyment and fulfillment I get out of interacting with others. I live alone and spend a great deal of time on my own. So I'm grateful to have the time again to socialize with both old friends and new.

Finally, the weekend before I went with the Jew Crew to Princeton. AJ attends school there, and he wanted to see an exhibit "Architecture as Icon: Perception and Representation of Architecture in Byzantine Art" before it closed. I was interested in it too, but also the campus because when else might I get the chance to see the grounds?

I was not permitted to take photos of the exhibit, but managed to get one in of this Basilica-shaped polycandelon that was found in a 5th century Algerian crypt. It struck me as very Burtonesque, especially with the ( shadow it cast )

I was permitted to take pictures of other works in the museum, however, and these ( particularly struck me )

this one really caught the ire of AJ and DR, who felt it was exceedingly antisemitic. ( What do you think? )

Finally, here are some pictures of the Princeton University grounds. I loved the medieval - Tudor feel of the place. Warning: ( super image heavy )

Well, now I'm at home, kitty at my side, and grateful to have a night at home to finally catch up on LJ. Phew!